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FN53 EHZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 EHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,706 miles

only two middle outer seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 14 Nov 2012 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,383 miles

slight play in top strut mounting

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,356 miles

chip in screen

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

chip in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2008 60,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 60,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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FN53 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 EHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN53 EHZ registered?

FN53 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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